Luis Rubiales has resigned as president of the Spanish Football Federation following criticism for kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup final presentation ceremony. Hermoso, 33, said…
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Uganda: HIV drugs given to pigs and chickens
Uganda’s National Drug Authority has admitted it knew HIV medicine was being used to fatten up animals in 2014 but did not warn the public. The regulator’s senior drugs inspector…
Sudan: RSF condemn ‘unfair, shocking’ US sanctions
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) group has denounced US sanctions against two of its leaders, describing them as “unfair and shocking”. On Wednesday, the US imposed financial sanctions on…
South Africa: Trevor Noah tourism deal sparks storm
A proposal to pay Emmy-winning comedian Trevor Noah 33 million rand ($1.7m, £1.3m) to promote South Africa as a tourist destination has caused a storm in the country. South Africa’s…
Uganda: Church sets Guinness Record for clapping
A Ugandan church has set the Guinness World Record for the longest applause after its members clapped non-stop for more than three hours. “The congregation clapped for a total of…
Mali: At least 49 civilians reported dead in attack on riverboat
Islamist militants have attacked a river boat in north-eastern Mali, killing at least 49 civilians, the interim government says. They also reportedly attacked an army camp, killing 15 soldiers, while…
Japan: Tokyo joins Moon race with successful rocket launch
Japan on Thursday successfully launched a rocket with a lunar lander at its fourth try this year, after previous attempts were foiled by bad weather. The lander, dubbed the “moon…
Mexico: Court decriminalises abortion across the country
Mexico’s supreme court has decriminalised abortion nationwide. The judgement comes two years after the court ruled in favour of a challenge to the existing law in the northern state of…
Japan: J-pop agency boss resigns over predator’s abuse
The boss of Japan’s biggest pop talent agency has resigned after finally admitting the sexual abuse committed by its late founder, Johnny Kitagawa. Julie Fujishima resigned from Johnny and Associates…
Zambia: Ex-first lady released from police custody
The wife of former Zambia President Edgar Lungu has been released from police custody until she appears in court. Esther Lungu, who was arrested along with four others on Wednesday,…